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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.76, 792.75 and 254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.76, 792.75 and 254.59 is: 381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.76 : 792.75 = 254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.76/792.75 = 254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.76x = 792.75 × 254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.76x = 201,826.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,826.22/528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.70

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